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F149 Polyester Matrix

High Strength, Structural, Flame-Resistant,
Laminate Grade Polyester Matrix

Product Data
Description
F149 is a structural and electrical grade polyester resin system. It is self-extinguishing and exhibits high laminate
strengths. F149 can be tailored to any tack and drape, and cures at relatively low temperatures and pressures.
It is a good oven cure type prepreg.

Features
250F (121C) Cure
Vacuum Bag, Autoclave, or Press Cure
Service Temperature up to 300F (149C)
Meets Requirements of MIL-R-7575C, Grades A and B, Class 0 and 4

Hexcel and the Hexcel logo are registered trademarks of Hexcel Corporation, Pleasanton, California.

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F149 Polyester Matrix Product Data

Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Property
Tensile strength, ksi
Tensile modulus, msi
Tensile strength, ksi
Tensile modulus, msi
Compression strength, ksi
Compression modulus, msi
Compression strength, ksi
Compression modulus, msi
Flexural strength, ksi
Flexural modulus, msi
Flexural strength, ksi
Flexural modulus, msi
Short beam shear, ksi
Laminate resin content %
Specific gravity
Barcol hardness
Flammability
Fed. Stand. 406, method 2021

Temp F (C)

Condition

75 (24)
75 (24)
75 (24)
75 (24)
75 (24)
75 (24)
75 (24)
75 (24)
75 (24)
75 (24)
75 (24)
75 (24)
75 (24)

Dry
Dry
Wet
Wet
Dry
Dry
Wet
Wet
Dry
Dry
Wet
Wet
Wet

1581
Vacuum
52
3.2
50
3.1
52
3.4
48
3.3
70
3.3
68
3.2
3.1
34.0
1.80
70

Glass Reinforcement
1581
7500
1543
Autoclave
30 psi pressure 30 psi pressure
56
52
85
3.4
3.1

52

80
3.2

62
54
80
3.5
3.1

50

78
3.4

76
80
115
3.3
3.1
4.9
72
75
110
3.3
3
4.7
4.0

32.0
38.0
33.0
1.85
1.85
1.90
70
75
80

Self-extinguishing

Electrical Properties
Dielectric constant dry
Dielectric constant wet
Loss tangent dry
Loss tangent wet

8,50010,000 megacycles
4.25
4.33
0.011
0.015

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High Strength, Structural, Flame-Resistant, Laminate Grade Polyester Matrix

Cure Cycle

Hold 6090 min @ 250275F (121135C)

Temperature F (C)

250
(121)

Cool-down
5F (3C)/min
maximum
Heat-up
48F (2.44.8C)/min

150
(66)

70
(21)
Time

Cure Procedure
Autoclave
1. Apply vacuum of 20 in Hg minimum.
2. Apply 50 5 psig pressure for laminates.
3. Vent vacuum bag to atmosphere when pressure reaches 510 psi.
4. Raise temperature to 250275F (121135C) at 48F (2.44.8C) per minute and hold for 6090 minutes.
5. Cool to 140F (60C) at a maximum rate of 5F (3C) per minute. When the part cools to below 140F (60C),
pressure can be relieved and the panel removed from the autoclave and debagged.
Oven (Vacuum Bag)
1. Apply vacuum of 20 in Hg minimum.
2. Raise temperature to 250275F (121135C) at 48F (2.44.8C) per minute.
3. Cure for 6090 minutes at temperature.
Oven (Flexible Wrapping Pressure)
1. Apply pressure with flexible wrap.
2. Raise temperature to 180 10F (82C) at 48F (2.44.8C) per minute. Hold for 30 minutes.
3. Raise temperature to 295 10F (146C) at 48F (2.44.8C) per minute.
4. Cure for 6090 minutes at temperature.

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F149 Polyester Matrix Product Data

Handling and Safety Precautions

Hexcel recommends that customers observe established precautions for handling resins and fine fibrous materials.
Operators working with this product should wear clean, impervious gloves to reduce the possibility of skin contact
and to prevent contamination of the material.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) have been prepared for all Hexcel products and are available to company
safety officers on request from your nearest Hexcel Sales Office.

Storage
F149 prepreg should be sealed in a polyethylene bag and refrigerated, preferably below 32F (0C). Following
removal from refrigerated source, allow the prepreg to reach room temperature before opening the polyethylene
bag to prevent moisture condensation.

Shelf Life
6 months at 0F (18C)
3 months at 40F (4C)
1 month at 70F (21C)

Shipping
Prepreg is generally shipped in a sealed polyethylene bag in refrigerated transportation or in containers with dry ice.

Disposal of Scrap
Disposal of this material should be in a landfill in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Important
Hexcel Corporation makes no warranty, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability
or of fitness for a particular purpose. Under no circumstances shall Hexcel Corporation be liable for incidental,
consequential, or other damages arising out of a claim from alleged negligence, breach of warranty, strict liability
or any other theory, through the use or handling of this product or the inability to use the product. The sole liability
of Hexcel Corporation for any claims arising out of the manufacture, use, or sale of its products shall be for the
replacement of the quantity of this product which has proven to not substantially comply with the data presented
in this bulletin. Users should make their own assessment of the suitability of any product for the purposes
required. The above supercedes any provision in your companys forms, letters, or other documents.
For technical assistance, applications and procedures, or further information, please contact:
Administrative Office and
Customer Service Center
5794 West Las Positas Blvd.
P.O. Box 8181
Pleasanton, CA 94588-8781
Tel (925) 847-9500
Fax (925) 734-9676

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